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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,432.29 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,432.29 and 406.65 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,432.29 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,432.29 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,432.29 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 582,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,440.73/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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